What Was Ukrainian Blockchain Week 2024?
Ukrainian Blockchain Week 2024 was a week-long Web3 event held in Kyiv, Ukraine, from 17 to 23 June 2024. It packed a full schedule into one week, including the Solana Meetup, the Linea Meetup, the Incrypted Conference, the ETH Kyiv Hackathon, an after-party, and more. The official page sat on the Ukrainian Blockchain Week site. Holding a major crypto week in Kyiv, in wartime, sent a strong signal about the resilience of Ukraine's tech scene.
The week drew developers, founders, and investors from Ukraine and across the region. To follow similar gatherings and hackathons, check the crypto events calendar and our crypto hackathons list.
Key Themes and Highlights
The week mixed talks, meetups, and a hackathon:
- Ethereum and Layer 2s, through the ETH Kyiv Hackathon and Linea Meetup.
- Solana and high-speed chains, via the Solana Meetup.
- DeFi and Web3 building for the local community.
- Networking and culture, capped by an after-party.
The ETH Kyiv Hackathon gave builders a chance to ship real projects. Many also explored wider Web3 tech events through CoinGabbar.
How Crypto Is Flourishing in Ukraine
Ukraine is one of the world's most crypto-active nations, and the war has only deepened that. Chainalysis ranked Ukraine eighth globally for adoption in 2025 and first in Eastern Europe per capita. By many estimates, around 6.5 million Ukrainians, roughly 15 to 16% of the population, hold crypto, often turning to Bitcoin and stablecoins to guard against a volatile hryvnia and to send remittances and donations.
The legal side is catching up. Parliament passed the foundational "On Virtual Assets" law in 2022, signed by President Zelensky, but it is not yet fully in force, since it waits on tax rules. A new bill (No. 10225-d), introduced in April 2025 and passed at first reading in September 2025, aligns Ukraine with the EU's MiCA framework and proposes an 18% income tax plus a 5% military levy on crypto profits, with a softer 5% rate in a 2026 transition year. Crypto-to-crypto swaps and mining would not be taxed. The National Securities and Stock Market Commission is set to be the main regulator, the National Bank is piloting an e-hryvnia, and officials have even floated a national Bitcoin reserve. For more shows, see CoinGabbar's blockchain events hub.
Impact of the Event on Ukraine's Crypto Space
A blockchain week in Kyiv does more than host talks. It keeps Ukraine's strong developer community connected to the global Web3 scene during a hard time. It draws international projects and funds to the country. And it shows that Ukraine's tech talent keeps building, even under pressure. Each edition feeds the next hire, launch, or funding round.
Why Sponsors, Exhibitors and Projects Should Join
A builder-heavy week in a top crypto-adoption country is a strong stage. Key fits include:
- Ethereum Layer 2s and infrastructure: win Ukraine's deep developer talent.
- Solana and high-speed chains: meet builders at dedicated meetups.
- Wallets and stablecoin firms: reach a population that uses crypto daily.
- DeFi protocols and tooling firms: connect with hackathon teams.
- Funds and angel investors: back resilient Ukrainian Web3 teams.
To get a booth or talk slot at a future edition, you can list a crypto event or contact the CoinGabbar team.
Why KOLs, Media and Influencers Attend
Ukraine's crypto resilience is a powerful story. KOLs and media meet founders and builders working through tough conditions, which makes for strong, human content. Coverage can spread through the crypto press release network.
Why Builders and Participants Join
Builders come to build, learn, and connect. You hack at ETH Kyiv, join Solana and Linea meetups, and meet founders and investors. You test your idea with a sharp, motivated crowd. Many leave with a co-founder, a grant lead, or a working project from the hackathon.
Tickets and PR Offers With CoinGabbar
Want to attend a blockchain week for less? CoinGabbar offers ticket discounts at partner events and free or discounted press release publishing for projects booked through us. To sponsor, partner, or add your event to our crypto conferences list, email event@coingabbar.io.
How the Event Concluded and What Came Next
Ukrainian Blockchain Week wrapped up with a busy hackathon demo day and fresh ties between local and international builders, founders, and investors. Several ETH Kyiv projects kept going after the week. By running a major crypto week in Kyiv during wartime, it showed Ukraine's tech scene is resilient and globally connected, at a time when the country is building a full crypto legal and tax framework. It also helped pave the way for more Ukrainian and Eastern European Web3 events. To follow what came next, see the crypto events calendar and our blockchain events page.
Glossary of Key Terms
- Hackathon: a short sprint where teams build a project in a fixed time.
- Layer 2: a network built on top of Ethereum to make it faster and cheaper.
- Solana: a high-speed blockchain known for low fees and fast transactions.
- Stablecoin: a token that aims to hold a steady value, often tied to the US dollar.
- NSSMC: Ukraine's securities regulator, set to oversee the crypto market.
Disclaimer
This page is for general information only. It is not financial, legal, or tax advice. Ukraine's crypto framework is still being finalised; rules and taxes may change. The event described here was held in June 2024; future dates and details may differ. Please confirm with the official source and do your own research. Crypto assets are volatile and can lose value.
